Death notices for Donegal - Friday evening, September 20

The following deaths have taken place:

- Rose Theresa McDermott Cannon, Magheroarty and Birmingham

- John Gallagher, Ardara

- Jimmy Gildea, Letterkenny

- Fintan Egan, Kimmage, Dublin and Bundoran

- Michael Toland, Clonmany

Rose Theresa McDermott Cannon, Magheroarty and Birmingham

The sudden death has taken place in Wolverhampton Hospital, England of Rose Theresa McDermott of Birmingham and formerly of Magheroarty, Gortahork, Co Donegal. Predeceased by her parents Charlie and Ellen, her brother James Anthony.

Survived by her daughters Eve and Clara, her sister Geraldine, brother in law Hughie, nieces Laura and Charlotte, and a circle of family and friends.

Funeral arrangements later.

John Gallagher, Ardara

The death has taken place of John Gallagher, known locally as John Big Francie, Church View, Westend, Ardara.

Sadly missed by his wife Annie, his daughter Teresa (Rodney), his sons Cathal (Wendy), Paul (Moira), Shane (Teresa), his brothers, Neilie, Conal, James, his sisters Rosaleen, Beattie and Rita, his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by his brother, Denis.

Remains reposing on Friday, September 20 at his residence from 6pm until 11pm, and again tomorrow, Saturday from 11am until 11pm.

Funeral on Sunday at 11am at the Church of the Holy Family Ardara with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Donegal Community Hospital c/o Mc Cabe Funeral Directors or any family member.

Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Jimmy Gildea, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at his home on Friday, September 20 of Jimmy Gildea, Correnagh Letterkenny F92 K6XT.

Deeply missed by his loving wife Marian, son Mark (Karina) and daughters Tanya (Paul) and Laura, grandchildren, brothers Charlie, Vincent, Brendan, Danny and Laurence, sisters Elenor McGill and Ann Toner, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Jimmy is predeceased by his parents Packie and Mary Jane, sister Josephine Sweeney and brother Patsy. Jimmy’s remains are reposing at his late residence on Friday, September 20 from 4pm until 10pm and on Saturday, September 21 from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Sunday 22nd September at 12.15pm going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine for 1pm Requiem Mass which can be viewed live here. Interment afterwards in New Leck Cemetery.

Family time on the morning of the funeral please. Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Irish Heart Foundation c/o any family member.

Fintan Egan, Kimmage, Dublin and Bundoran

The death has occurred of Fintan Egan, late of Kimmage Road West, Dublin 12 and previously of Bundoran, Co Donegal.

Cherished son, brother, uncle, grand-uncle and friend. Deeply regretted by his siblings Nuala, Malachy and Oliver, together with his sisters-in-law Fiona and Mary.

Fintan was particularly proud of his nephews Fergus, Conor, Oliver and his niece Gráinne, who will miss his sense of mischief and fun. In recent years his beloved grand-niece Leila, grand -nephew Joseph, together with their mother Dani became the focus of his attention.

He will also be missed by his cousins Sean and Harry Reynolds and a wide circle of friends and neighbours.

He will also be missed by his cousins Sean and Harry Reynolds and a wide circle of friends and neighbours.  A celebration of Fintan’s life will take place at 3pm on Friday (27th September) in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross. Fintan's service may be viewed live here.

Michael Toland, Clonmany

The sudden death has taken place of Michael Toland, Annagh, Clonmany, F93 F9F5.
Beloved husband of Frances. Loving father of Michael, Martin and Gerard. Much -oved granddad and father-in-law.

Michael’s remains will repose at his home from 6pm on Thursday, September 19. House private please from 10pm till 11am and on the morning of the funeral. A one-way system will be in operation.

Funeral leaving from there on Saturday, September 21 at 10.30am, going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany, for Requiem Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in the new cemetery.  Family flowers only please.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.

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